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The Seattle Mariners sign Washington Nationals infielder J.T. Arruda

It was made official earlier this week that the Seattle Mariners had signed Washington Nationals infielder J.T. Arruda to a minor-league contract on Jan.

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Can the Mariners Afford to Repeat Their 2025 Offseason Approach?

All has been quiet in the Pacific Northwest. After early moves to re-sign Josh Naylor and trade for José Ferrer, the Seattle Mariners have settled into an offseason that has been far less aggressive than many fans expected following an ALCS berth.

Felix Hernandez News / Seattle Mariners on SI / January 21

Mariners legend Felix Hernandez gets closer to Cooperstown, but no call yet

To say Felix Hernandez is the greatest pitcher in the history of the Seattle Mariners franchise would be a bit of an understatement. As the team's all-time leader in wins, strikeouts, innings pitched, and shutouts, he is already a member of the Mariners Hall of Fame.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / January 21

Mariners Sign 28-Year-Old Second Baseman Away From Nationals

The Seattle Mariners' infield is already guaranteed to look a bit different in 2026 than it did during their playoff run. Seattle bid farewell to second baseman Jorge Polanco in free agency, and the same could happen once third baseman Eugenio Suárez inks his next deal.

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The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active MLB doubles leaders' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / January 21

Mariners 'Open' To Reuniting With 12-Year Veteran Slugger

The Seattle Mariners are coming off a 90-72 season and American League West title and are positioned for another big year in 2026. Seattle hasn't given out a nine-figure deal in free agency like the Los Angeles Dodgers or Toronto Blue Jays, although it did come close with Josh Naylor's five-year, $92.5 million pact.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Logan Evans News / Lookout Landing / January 21

40 in 40: Logan Evans turns two

Logan Evans’ future depends on two numbers from his rookie season: .529 OPS allowed on the first turn through a lineup in a game (fifth best in MLB) 1.022 OPS allowed on the second turn through a lineup in a game (worst in MLB) That .493 difference was the largest such split in 2025 and one of the 20 largest splits in MLB history.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / January 21

Mariners Announce 2026 Minor League Coaching Staffs

The Mariners announced their minor league coaching staffs for the upcoming season this week. While these aren’t names the average fan will be able to rattle

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / January 21

Mariners Quietly Cut Ties With 27-Year-Old Speedster

Offseason roster management is always an interesting chore, and the Seattle Mariners made a surprising mid-January decision to cut bait with a journeyman infielder.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / January 21

Mariners Sign 26-Year-Old Catcher, Former Cardinals Draftee

The Seattle Mariners quite obviously have their starting catcher of the future, but that isn't preventing them from keeping the farm system stocked. In Cal Raleigh, the Mariners have the consensus top catcher in all of baseball, fresh off a 60-homer season.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / January 21

Mariners starting pitcher signs 2026 contract to avoid arbitration

Heading into this week, the Seattle Mariners only had one arbitration-eligible player remaining on the roster who had not re-signed for 2026. Now, they have rectified that situation by re-signing starting pitcher Bryce Miller to a deal, thereby avoiding a formal hearing.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / January 21

Mariners' AL West Rival Listed as Possible Destination for Eugenio Suárez

The Seattle Mariners won 90 games last season and clinched their first American League West title since 2001. They also made it to the ALCS for the first time since then, falling just one game short of the World Series.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / January 20

MLB Writer issues Seattle Mariners' mid-winter grade as offseason rolls on

For the Seattle Mariners, the 2025-26 offseason has been a bit unpredictable. They have had some success, mostly by re-signing free agent first baseman Josh Naylor to a multi-year return.

Andres Munoz News / Seattle Mariners on SI / January 20

Mariners closer Andres Munoz should be set for a career year in 2026

It's hard to be much better than Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz was in 2025. As the top pitcher in the M's bullpen, he was dominant, helping to lead the team to an AL West title and the doorstep of their first World Series ever.

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The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

Bryce Miller News / Field Level Media / January 20

Mariners avoid arbitration with RHP Bryce Miller

The Seattle Mariners avoided going to arbitration with right-hander Bryce Miller by reaching an agreement on a 2026 contract with a club option for 2027, the team announced Tuesday.

Bryce Miller News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 20

Mariners, Bryce Miller Avoid Arbitration

The Mariners announced that they have avoided arbitration with right-hander Bryce Miller by agreeing to a one-year deal with a club option for 2027. Miller will make a $2.4375MM salary in 2026, according to Adam Jude of The Seattle Times.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / January 20

Eugenio Suárez Draws Interest From Intriguing NL Central Suitor

The Seattle Mariners need to make a move to improve their roster if they want to get back to the ALCS and have a chance to win the World Series in 2026.

Randy Arozarena News / Lookout Landing / January 20

40 in 40: Randy Arozarena, DH (?)

All baseball thought experiments coming from know-nothings outside of the organizations (like me) suffer from a lack of information. Trade daydreams or

Eugenio Suarez News / Seattle Mariners on SI / January 19

Could Eugenio Suarez return to the Mariners on a one-year contract?

As the Seattle Mariners eye the start of Spring Training next month, they still don't know who is going to be manning third base when Opening Day finally arrives.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / January 19

Mariners Predicted To Lose $66 Million Slugger To Pirates In Free Agency

The Seattle Mariners are in quite a tough position with their starting third baseman Eugenio Suárez as he sits in free agency. The Mariners need a third baseman for next season, but they haven't opted to re-sign Suárez.

Trevor Gott News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 17

Nationals Sign Trevor Gott To Minor League Contract

The Nationals have signed right-hander Trevor Gott to a minor league deal, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports. The contract presumably contains an invitation for Gott to attend Washington’s big league Spring Training camp.

Samad Taylor News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15

Mariners Designate Samad Taylor For Assignment

The Mariners designated utilityman Samad Taylor for assignment. That creates a 40-man roster spot for reliever Yosver Zulueta, whose previously reported acquisition from Cincinnati is official.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 14

Team USA adds more pitching depth to roster, but still lacks a closer

Team USA has all the makings of having a dynamic offense heading into the World Baseball Classic.

Which MLB ballparks could use a change in dimensions?

Every MLB player with double-digit Gold Gloves

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 14

Which MLB ballparks could use a change in dimensions?

Each team's park should be different from one another while simultaneously aiming to keep a neutral playing ground.

Rob Manfred: MLB Has Discussed Shortening Schedule & Adding In-Season Tournament

MLB To Celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial Throughout 2026 Season

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / Field Level Media / January 8

Reports: Mariners make deals with Randy Arozarena, George Kirby

The Seattle Mariners avoided arbitration with a pair of players Thursday, reaching one-year agreements with outfielder Randy Arozarena and right-handed starting pitcher George Kirby, according to multiple reports.